Waist-to-height ratio reliably detects chronic liver disease risk in children
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is now the most common chronic liver disease in children and adolescents,…
New research reveals how parents’ drinking affects their children
Pouring a quiet beer after a long day of work is an ordinary Aussie scene, but new research…
Moderate fruit juice intake could help close vitamin C gaps in UK diets
With fruit juice supplying a quarter of vitamin C intake in the UK sample, researchers modeled what happens…
Childhood screen time may support cognitive processing in teenagers
In a recent Finnish study, more screen time since childhood was associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence.…
The everyday habits linked to better grades in teenagers
Researchers examined how diet, sleep, physical activity, and television viewing relate to school performance, while accounting for demographic…
ADHD treatment: Dexamphetamine and methylphenidate compared
Head-to-head comparison of two commonly prescribed ADHD stimulants found comparable symptom response but differences in weight outcomes over…
Online harassment and screen time linked to suicidal thoughts
In the digital age, adolescents and young adults increasingly form social connections through online spaces, including social media,…
Teen creatine trend: Orlando doctor explains potential effects, safety advice
Teen creatine trend: Orlando doctor explains potential effects, safety advice A new study reveals that nearly one in…
New guidance to help adolescents and young adults living with and beyond cancer
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with and beyond cancer have unique needs and perspectives that clinicians should…
Depression shapes how children pay attention to emotional faces
A smile. A frown. The faces a child pays closer attention to might offer invaluable insight into their…
High social media use increases mental health risks for adolescents
Adolescents who spend at least two hours a day on social media are more likely to experience depressive…
Study finds indoor cats do not trigger child asthma flares
Asthma is the most common chronic disease and one of the main causes of hospitalization among children. The…